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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
I started this book in the afternoon and finished it later the same day. I went to sleep and woke up in excruciating pain. I had my period two days before and my cramps were TERRIBLE that night and as I woke up from my sleep (I was still kinda asleep, actually) all I could hear in my head was Natsuki's voice saying: "The Factory is punishing you with these cramps for not getting pregnant". So there's that.
That being said, I really enjoyed this book in the most sane way you could possibly say that. Loved the ending.
That being said, I really enjoyed this book in the most sane way you could possibly say that. Loved the ending.
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
This month's book club pick and it did not disappoint, can't wait to discuss it with group. While this book made me very uncomfortable and sad, I couldn't put it down...and don't even get me started on the ending (did NOT see that coming).
Not my first Murata book and can easily say it will not be my last book from her.
Not my first Murata book and can easily say it will not be my last book from her.
I was horrified but also so intrigued. The last 50 pages of this book was like a slap in the face that felt nice ? I don’t know how to explain it
4 stars.
4 stars.
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Would not recommend to other people, still an amazing read
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Rape, Violence, Cannibalism
Deeply bizarre book about trauma, social norms, dissociation, and — I want to say — psychosis. This one is boundary pushing. Expect to clutch your pearls and feel like you’re on crack.
Earthlings is a deeply uncomfortable read. Its commentary on counter culture and the resistance to rigid social expectations mirrors Murata’s pervious work in ‘Convenience Store Woman’, although, I prefer this take on those themes.
The implications of hyper conservative views about sex and honour are on full display here, however expect the unexpected when it comes to exactly how these issues are brought up. Not for the faint of heart.
Earthlings is a deeply uncomfortable read. Its commentary on counter culture and the resistance to rigid social expectations mirrors Murata’s pervious work in ‘Convenience Store Woman’, although, I prefer this take on those themes.
The implications of hyper conservative views about sex and honour are on full display here, however expect the unexpected when it comes to exactly how these issues are brought up. Not for the faint of heart.